The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s get this out of the way: I hate waders. This bias is based on the fact that mine almost always stink like mildew and crotch, they take about 2 minutes to put on (2 minutes I could be spending fishing) and I just love traveling light. That said, from May to October, you can […]

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Recently, I purchased a William Joseph Boat Thermometer from the Caddis Fly and affixed it to my gunwhale and got to taking some water temps. The unit is housed in an orange shock guard and attached to any rail via bungee type cords on the rear of the device. A cord with a sensing unit […]

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If you enjoyed the Bauer Fly Reel factory tour, you’ll love this clip from Field & Stream’s Fly Fishing Blog on YouTube. They guys hook up a Bauer MX4 to a motorcycle and run out the drag. They compare the reel against Abel, Ross, and Nautilus and the Bauer scores high.

From the Field & Stream […]

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Last week we traveled down to Southern Oregon to meet up with John Bauer, founder of Bauer Fly Reels. John took us through the machine shop in Medford, where the components for the Rogue Series reels are made, to his headquarters in Ashland, where technicians assemble and finish the reels. The following video outlines how […]

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Don’t try this at home folks. Last week, Winston Rods rep Jon Covich came by the shop to demo the flexibility of the Winston BII mx fly rod. These rods are super light, with extra backbone in the butt section. But does the nine-weight have what it takes to pull up a 6lb weight off […]

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Many thanks to all those who participated in the Sharkskin fly line giveaway. We appreciate all of your comments on the Sharkskin reviews  as well as other posts. And now for the winner:
Don Dexter can pick up his line at the shop anytime he would like.
In addition I would like to answer a few questions posed with […]

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Hands too cold to get the tippet through the eye of those tiny size 20 BWOs? This magnetic tippet threader might be the best $10 you ever spend on something hanging off your fly vest. Check out the video demo.

Sign up now for our Sharkskin fly line giveaway, through May 1st 2008.

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Scientific Anglers new Sharkskin fly line does put a dent in the wallet but it is well worth it.
We started using this line in earnest this January for winter steelhead. Fishing the Umpqua I had ice in my guides yet the line remained perfectly straight, and lacked the memory of other lines.
Another great feature of […]

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The Launch is Sage’s introductory fly rod. The version that I bought and am reviewing is the 690-4 meaning a six weight, 9′ (foot), four piece rod. The price is $235.00 for the rod which comes with a case and Sage’s unconditional lifetime warranty.
I fish the rod with an Orvis Battenkill Mid-Arbor (Size IV, Gold) […]

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